From left, Joan Schmidt, Sharon Gates and Pam Gartland, along with other members of the Saint Francis Hospital Auxiliary in Poughkeepsie, recently participated in the Adopt-A-Family program, which assists families in need.

Marshall & Sterling employees raise funds for Dutchess SPCA

A recent donation to the Dutchess County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Hyde Park will help provide for animals not yet adopted. Employees of Marshall & Sterling Insurance raised $600 and held food drives to collect supplies during the holiday season.

"Our employees heard the call for help and responded enthusiastically," said Betty Fanelli, senior vice president of Marshall & Sterling Inc. "The Dutchess County SPCA plays a vital role in our community and we are proud to support an organization that works so diligently to care for animals and to help individuals and families adopt wonderful pets."

The DCSPCA is a nonprofit animal rescue and adoption agency that rescues and procures homes for unwanted, abandoned and neglected animals. They have a no-kill policy. To donate or for more information, visit www.dcspca.org.

Saint Francis Hospital Auxiliary members aid Adopt-A-Family

Members of the Saint Francis Hospital Auxiliary in Poughkeepsie recently participated in the Adopt-A-Family program, which assists families in need, hosted by the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Funds donated by auxiliary members during the holidays were used to purchase gifts, which were wrapped and presented to the adopted family.